Thomas Campbell letters, poem and portrait, 1817-1843.

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Thomas Campbell letters, poem and portrait, 1817-1843.

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The collection contains five letters. Campbell writes to Messrs. Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 19 Feb. 1817, in the third person, saying he is unable to attend a reception; to C. [Charles] Heath, undated [ca. 1820], in the third person, asking for engravings for the forthcoming edition of Gertrude of Wyoming; to My dear Sir, 26 May 1829, introducing a French actor and author of a very respectable tragedy; to My dear [William] Jerdan, editor of the Literary gazette, 9 Jan. 1830, regretting the death of [Sir Thomas] Lawrence and recommending [Henry William] Pickersgill as his successor as president of the Royal Academy; and to Lord Brougham, undated [1843], explaining why he is publishing his own poems. Four of the letters are on integral envelopes, some with wax seals. The collection also contains a manuscript poem of Adelgitha, dated 12 Mar. 1832, and a portrait of Campbell engraved by H.W. Smith, Sc., undated.

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Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme

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Jerdan, William, 1782-1869

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Epithet: journalist, of the 'Literary Gazette' British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000411.0x000297 Journalist. From the description of Autograph letters signed (3) : various places, to Mrs. Darby, 1853 Jan. 12, 1858 Dec. 5, and [no year] Aug. 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270871150 From the description of Autograph letter signed : [n.p.], to R. Ackermann, "Monday" [no year]. (...

Lawrence, Thomas, Sir, 1769-1830

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English portrait painter. From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to J.W. Croker, 1815 Feb. 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 663622098 From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to [J.W. Croker], Monday noon [1829 Feb. 23]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 664707618 From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to [J.W. Croker], [1829] Feb. 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 664707570 From the description of Auto...

Smith, Henry W., engraver.

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Brougham and Vaux, Henry Brougham, Baron, 1778-1868

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Henry Brougham was born and raised in Edinburgh, attended Edinburgh University, practiced law in the city, and co-founded the influential Edinburgh Review. In 1803 he moved to London, becoming associated with the radical left wing of the Whig Party. He also practiced law in London, and was appointed to the House of Commons in 1810, establishing himself as one of the leading radicals in Parliament and holding several important positions. He supported education reform and the abolition of slavery,...

Campbell, Thomas, 1777-1844

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Thomas Campbell was a poet known for his war poems, including "Hohenlinden," "The Battle of the Baltic," and "Ye Mariners of England." He also published "The Pleasure of Hope" in 1799, "Gertrude of Wyoming" in 1809, and "Theodric" in 1824. From the description of Thomas Campbell papers, 1821-1846. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702147203 Thomas Campbell was born in Glasgow, studied law in Edinburgh (1797), and became Lord Rector of Glasgow University, 1826-1829, as well as a...

Pickersgill, Henry William, 1782-1875

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English painter. From the description of Letters, ca. 1828-1869. (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id: 83101655 ...

Heath, Charles, 1785-1848

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English engraver and publisher. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [n.p.], to an unidentified correspondent, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270470304 From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to Robert Balmanno, 1815 Jan. 12. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270469437 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Euston Sq., London, to Sir Richard Westmacott, 1836 Nov. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270467864 Eng...